- During the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by PM Modi has approved the FMD and Brucellosis Control Program, that will benefit the farmers and improve the health of animals.
- A novel initiative to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis to support the livestock rearing farmers.
- The Union Cabinet issued Rs 13,343 crores to fully control these diseases amongst the livestock in the country in the next 5 years and subsequently, eradicate these diseases.
- These diseases (FMD and Brucellosis) are very common in cow-bulls, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs, etc.
Published On : 10 Jun 2019
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